CANADALAND

The podcast delves into the current crisis facing Canadian cultural institutions, with film festivals and art magazines shutting down while leaders expose mismanagement. Discussions cover the impact of the pandemic on the arts, challenges of pay equity, social media influence on artists, and the importance of preserving Canadian culture amidst external threats.

Traumavertissement: Le segment ‘Bien Noté’ entre 22:30 et 27:00 aborde les violences subies par les enfants autochtones dans les pensionnats.Fin avril, le premier ministre du Québec François Legault annonçait le contenu de son Musée national de l’histoire du Québec: des collections retraçant les 400 dernières années d’histoire, de Jacques Cartier à nos jours. Dans son discours, Legault réservait une place aux Premières Nations qui étaient là “avant nous” et ont “aidé” les colons à surmonter les épreuves. Pour décrypter ces discours empreints de colonialisme, Emilie reçoit l’activiste, animatrice et chroniqueuse Innue Melissa Mollen Dupuis. Ensemble, elles réfléchissent à tisser une nouvelle histoire du Québec, décoloniale et inclusive. En deuxième partie d’émission, Melissa Mollen Dupuis offre un éclairage passionnant sur le phénomène des fraudes d’identité autochtone, les “pretendians” ou en français “fautochtones”.Trigger Warning: The ‘Bien Noté’ segment between 22:30 et 27:00 discusses the abuse inflicted on Indigenous children at residential schools.At the end of April, Quebec Premier François Legault announced the subject matter of his National Museum of Quebec History: collections tracing the last 400 years of history, from Jacques Cartrier to the present day. In his speech, Legault reserved a place for the First Nations who were there “before us” and “helped” the settlers to overcome challenges. To decipher this discourse, marked by colonialism, Emilie is joined by Innu activist, host and columnist Melissa Mollen Dupuis. Together, they reflect on weaving a new history of Quebec that is both decolonized and inclusive. In the second part of the show, Melissa offers fascinating insight into the phenomenon of Indigenous identity fraud, the “pretendians” or in French the “fautochtones”.Animation : Emilie NicolasGénérique : Lucie Laumonier (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef) Coanimation : Melissa Mollen DupuisPour en savoir plus :Musée national de l’histoire du Québec: des Premières Nations craignent d’être oubliées – Radio-CanadaIndigenous leaders pass declaration on Indigenous identity fraud at summit in Winnipeg – APTNSépultures anonymes d’enfants autochtones: une pente glissante – La PresseCBC has whitewashed Israel’s crimes in Gaza. I saw it firsthand – The BreachOn CBC's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, one of the most divisive stories in years – CBCVisit the Woodland Cultural Center from homeÉcoutez la nouvelle série « Pretendians » – CanadalandPour un temps limité, soutenez-nous et obtenez 6 mois de bénéfices exclusifs pour 2$ par mois! Pour cela, rendez-vous sur canadaland.com/joinVous pouvez écouter sans publicité sur Amazon Music, inclus avec Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lessons from Winnipeg, Canada’s most Indigenous city. Emilie Nicolas talks to Niigaan Sinclair about what reconciliation looks like in practice and why Winnipeg is ground zero for Indigenous relations in Canada.Plus, did wildfire season start early in Canada or did the fires never stop burning? Reflecting on the evacuation of Cranberry Portage and how journalism can make a difference in the face of climate fatigue and denial. For a limited time, get 6 months of exclusive supporter benefits for just $2/month. Go to canadaland.com/join to become a supporter today. Host: Emilie NicolasCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Niigaan Sinclair Further reading: Residents relieved, anxious as they begin return to fire-threatened Cranberry Portage | CBC NewsHow Canada’s wildfires start: climate misinformation explained | The NarwhalEarly wildfires mean B.C. has already broken its record for carbon emissions in May | CBC NewsDefinition of ‘serial killer’ among Skibicki’s chilling Google searches, court told – Winnipeg Free Press CBC has whitewashed Israel’s crimes in Gaza. I saw it firsthand ⋆ The BreachOn covering one of the most divisive stories in years | CBC News Opinion: In its pain and its hope, Winnipeg is Canada’s most vital laboratory for reconciliation - The Globe and MailWînipêk by Niigaan Sinclair | Penguin Random House Canada   Sponsors: oxio, Douglas, Athletic Greens If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigating the trolling of Amber Heard, the podcast delves into the online hate campaign against her, the legal battles with Johnny Depp, and the manipulation of public opinion. It uncovers the toxic social media environment, the impact of disinformation, and the emotional challenges faced by Heard during the trial.

There’s a Loblaws Boycott underway, but is it actually working? Jesse breaks his silence on the Reddit-fueled consumer action and brainstorms some guerilla grocery tactics. A new CBC advisory committee aims to “modernize” the CBC, but Peter Menzies explains why it probably won’t move fast enough to make a difference. For a limited time, get 6 months of exclusive supporter benefits for just $2/month. Go to canadaland.com/join to become a supporter today. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson(Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest:  Peter MenziesFurther reading: Loblaw boycott isn’t hurting sales, suppliers say - Toronto StarLoblaw boycott hits the halfway mark: Here are 5 things to know - Financial Post‘We won’t give up until prices come down’: How Ontarians protested grocery stores in 1966 | TVO TodayRex Murphy, on Newfoundland outport fishing | CBC.ca [video]Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election - CBC NewsCRTC delays implementing online streaming act until end of 2025 - The Globe and Mail      Sponsors: CAMH, Douglas, Indochino,  Article,  Additional Music by Audio NetworkIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Famous indigenous figures Buffy Sainte Marie, Joseph Boyden, and Michelle Latimer discuss the Pretendian crisis in Canada, where people falsely claim indigenous identities. The phenomenon poses an existential threat to First Nations. The podcast delves into the rise of individuals claiming Native American identities, the harm caused by imposters, and the challenges in combating identity exploitation. It also explores controversies surrounding Indigenous identity claims, political controversies, and the use of humor to address the issue.

Si l’on en croit les médias et les discours des politiques, les immigrants seraient responsables de toutes les difficultés culturelles et économiques que connaissent le Canada et le Québec à l’heure actuelle. Pour décrypter ces discours nauséabonds, Emilie reçoit Mireille Paquet, professeure au département de politique de l’Université Concordia et spécialiste des politiques migratoires. Dans la deuxième partie de l’émission, elles reviennent sur les campements pro palestiniens installés sur les campus canadiens, témoins de tensions entre la haute administration universitaire et la communauté étudiante et professorale.According to politicians and some media, immigrants would be responsible for all the cultural and economic troubles Canada and the province of Quebec are facing. To break down and analyze these xenophobic discourses, Emilie talks with Mireille Paquet, a Concordia professor of political science, who specializes in migratory policy. In the second part of the show, they look at the pro-Palestinian encampments on university campuses, which bear witness to tensions between university administrators and the student-professor community.Animation : Emilie NicolasGénérique : Lucie Laumonier (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), Karyn Pugliese (Rédactrice en chef) Coanimation : Mireille PaquetPour en savoir plus :L’immigration donne un coup de frein au vieillissement de la population - La PresseCrise à Québec Solidaire: Réinventer notre démocratie en faillite - La PresseUne semaine de campements à l’Université de Toronto - Radio-CanadaPour un temps limité, soutenez-nous et obtenez 6 mois de bénéfices exclusifs pour 2$ par mois! Pour cela, rendez-vous sur canadaland.com/joinFor a limited time, get 6 months of exclusive supporter benefits for just $2/month. Go to canadaland.com/join to become a supporter today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drake/Kendrick rap beef has overtaken the internet. A flurry of diss tracks has captured the attention of millions, but now a shooting outside of Drake’s Toronto mansion reveals the violent potential of this rhetorical battle. Jan Wong reports from the Drake’s Mansion and Jesse offers his analysis of the journalistic underpinnings of the modern rap beef.Plus, there was foreign interference after all, but was it everything the media reported? What Justice Hogue’s initial report tells us (and doesn’t tell us) about the state of Canadian democracy. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Jan Wong Further reading: Drake security guard suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting outside rapper's Toronto mansion, as online speculation ignites In the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, no one’s a winner - The Globe and MailDrake vs. Kendrick Lamar: the juiciest moments in their beef | CBC Music War in Gaza, Shibboleths on Campus | The New YorkerGlobe editorial: The three big questions still unanswered on foreign interference#912 Is The Foreign Interference Scandal Overblown? - Canadaland [Podcast] Foreign meddling may not have swayed recent elections. But inquiry report provides good reason to worry - Toronto Star Sponsors: CAMH, Athletic Greens, CalmFor a limited time, get 6 months of exclusive supporter benefits for just $2/month. Go to canadaland.com/join to become a supporter today. You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.   You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open Line on VOCM-AM in Newfoundland has been called an institution. A religion. A must-listen show. And we at Canadaland had never heard of it - until recently. But it attracts an audience bigger than any show in its time slot, and has consistently for years. So in the age of podcasts and social media, in a time of layoffs and media cuts, how has this AM radio talk show managed to thrive? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), André Proulx (Production Coordinator), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Featured guests: Paddy Daly, Greg Smith, Ryan Cleary, Justin BrakeAdditional music by Audio NetworkFurther reading:How Joey Smallwood convinced Newfoundlanders to join Confederation, CBC NewsNewfoundland radio star Ron Pumphrey had a profound connection with listeners, Joan Sullivan, Globe and MailMount Cashel Orphanage Abuse Scandal, Heritage Newfoundland and LabradorOpen Line with Paddy Daly, VOCMCOMMONS: Work, Episode #6: Emptying an Ocean and Episode #7: Merchants of the Rock, CanadalandThe Newfoundlander, Justin Brake, CanadalandSponsors: Better Help, CAMH, OxioIf you value this podcast, support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campus protests in Canada, Trudeau's podcast appearances, the challenges of independent journalism, and the complexities of political identity on college campuses are discussed in this episode.